Europe Races to Keep Donald Trump Involved in Ukraine-Russia Talks

Europe races to keep Donald Trump involved in Ukraine-Russia talks

European capitals in diplomatic flurry after US president’s call with Vladimir Putin

After a two-hour phone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump offered immediate peace negotiations to end the war against Ukraine. According to Trump, the process could begin. Putin said that Moscow wanted to end the fighting, but that the most effective way had to be found. Much scepticism in Europe's press.

They spoke more than two hours on the phone, they dealt with the first name and, finally, Trump warned that Kiev and Moscow would have to define the terms of the negotiations.

Donald Trump informs Vladimir Putin that negotiations between Russia and Ukraine would start immediately, but apparently he does not want to exert any further pressure on the Kremlin chief. European governments have spoken about a ceasefire in Ukraine on the telephone. Trump announced immediate negotiations, while European politicians remain skeptical. US position and possible trade agreements stand in the room.

The U.S. President spoke by telephone with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on Monday. The Vatican says it is ready to host any negotiations, according to Trump.

Even before entering the White House, US President Donald Trump announced that he would end the Ukraine war within 24 hours. There is nothing to be noticed about this even four months after he took office. The phone call with Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin on Monday remained without concrete results, Trump nevertheless described it as a success. Voices in Europe, however, spoke after the talk of a "point victory" for Putin and accused Trump of "na…